Current affairs
A curated, dated archive with source-linked updates and original revision quizzes. New entries were checked on 25 October 2026. This is not an automatic daily news feed.
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Agriculture
The Agriculture Ministry reported 11 crore Farmer IDs under the Digital Agriculture Mission, ahead of its March 2027 target.
24 October 2026 · 2 min · 2 practice questions
Read and practise →Infrastructure
Railways reported the dedication of the 53-km Satna-Devendranagar and 65-km Rewa-Churhat sections in Madhya Pradesh.
24 October 2026 · 2 min · 2 practice questions
Read and practise →International relations
The Lok Sabha Secretariat announced the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum for 26-27 October 2026 at Samvidhan Sadan.
22 October 2026 · 2 min · 2 practice questions
Read and practise →Governance
NHAI introduced a way for highway users to rate toll-plaza experiences and submit remarks through Rajmargyatra.
19 October 2026 · 2 min · 2 practice questions
Read and practise →Environment
PIB reported that Indian-born female KJP21 delivered five cubs at Kuno National Park. The release records India's cheetah population at 60, including 41 Indian-born animals, on that date. These are dated figures and should not be presented as timeless counts.
5 October 2026 · 3 min · 1 practice question
Read and practise →Digital Governance
The Telecom Department reported more than 30 crore portal visits and over 14 lakh recovered handsets. The portal provides mobile-connection checks, lost-handset blocking and suspected-fraud reporting through Chakshu. Reported totals apply to the release date.
5 October 2026 · 3 min · 1 practice question
Read and practise →Environment
Two male Great Indian Bustards were released at Sam in Desert National Park, Jaisalmer. The conservation programme moves from breeding toward rewilding and habitat reinforcement, with work involving MoEFCC, Rajasthan Forest Department and Wildlife Institute of India.
4 October 2026 · 3 min · 1 practice question
Read and practise →Culture and Education
The Education Ministry approved centres for Assamese at Tezpur University, Bengali at Visva-Bharati, Marathi at Deccan College, Pali at Central University of Odisha and Prakrit at Central University of Gujarat. The focus includes research and preservation of linguistic heritage.
3 October 2026 · 3 min · 1 practice question
Read and practise →Science and Technology
QNu Labs, BISAG-N and IIT Gandhinagar demonstrated a 5.56 km free-space quantum key distribution connection. The September 27–28 trial linked BISAG-N and IIT Gandhinagar and combined hardware QKD with the Vedic Kavach platform.
3 October 2026 · 3 min · 1 practice question
Read and practise →International Relations
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh led the delegation travelling to Arusha, Tanzania, for the 153rd IPU Assembly scheduled for October 5–9. The release describes parliamentary discussions on inclusive governance and international cooperation.
3 October 2026 · 3 min · 1 practice question
Read and practise →Economy
The Commerce Department extended the export remission scheme through 31 December 2026. It covers eligible DTA units, advance-authorisation holders, SEZ units and EOUs; existing rates and value caps continue for this period.
2 October 2026 · 3 min · 1 practice question
Read and practise →Governance
The Prime Minister participated in the UPSC centenary event at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The release notes a commemorative stamp, coin and compilation of 100 case laws, and a call to reduce examination cycles while maintaining selection standards.
1 October 2026 · 3 min · 1 practice question
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